Ondo State
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have struck again in Ondo State, kidnapping nine surveyors in the process.
2 days ago
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, affirmed the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the Governor of Ondo State. The apex court, dismissing the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held that the appellant lacked the locus stand to pursue the matter. The five-man panel…
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a farm owner along with his manager along the Akure Airport, Oba-Ile/Osi axis, in the Akure North Local Council Area of Ondo State. The farm estate owner, identified as Olanrewaju Oyeleye, and his manager, whose identity was yet to be ascertained as of press time, were abducted over…
4 Mar
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Ondo State chapter, has suspended its gubernatorial candidate, Gbenga Edema, for his alleged
27 Feb
The Police in Ondo State say they have arrested two suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising residents of Akure in recent months. CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Akure. Odunlami identified the suspects as Amubieya Emmanuel ‘m’…
25 Feb
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the seventh elected civilian governor of the state.
23 Feb
The monarchs and entire indigenes of the Ilaje nation, Ondo State, have made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government against moves that
22 Feb
The Ondo State Government has concluded plans to set up farm clusters and 2,000 hectares of farmland in each senatorial district of state
21 Feb
February 26, 1965, was a Friday. That day, almost exactly 60 years ago today, was a great day in Ode-Irele in the old Okitipupa Division of the Western region of Nigeria. A great school was born.
18 Feb
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, on Tuesday announced a partnership with a Nigerian
17 Feb
The agrarian community of Ifon in Ose Local Council, Ondo State, descended into chaos following the alleged death of a teenage boy, identified as the son of a popular local figure known as 'Bobby', in police custody.
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The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) and the United States-based company, PLACE, have been inaugurated to carry out the Drone Imagery Acquisition and 3D City View of parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Surveyor General of the Federation (SGOF), Abduganiyu A. Adebomehin, revealed this when he played host to the…
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